Rugby Middle School

Initial Designation: 2003

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School Details

  • Principal: Dr. John McDaris
  • District: Hoke County Schools
  • County: Hoke
  • Community: Rural

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Exemplars of high-quality work are shared with students
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Mechanisms to assists students and families in getting access to wide range of supports (e.g., counselor, nurse, parent education)
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Professional learning is supported, ongoing, high quality, and relevant to middle-grades education and instructional practices
  • Social Equity - Faculty adapts curriculum, instruction, and assessments to meet diverse and changing student needs

Description

Rugby Middle School provides a rigorous and supportive learning experience that helps students grow academically, socially, and personally. Teachers create engaging lessons that strengthen critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and problem solving across the curriculum. Students benefit from enrichment opportunities, athletics, clubs, and arts programs that encourage them to explore new interests and develop confidence. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports reinforces clear expectations and promotes responsibility, respect, and positive decision making throughout the school community. Staff members use student data, targeted interventions, and collaborative planning to respond to individual learning needs while maintaining high expectations. Strong relationships help students feel known, valued, and connected as they prepare for high school and future opportunities. Rugby is a welcoming community where every student can discover strengths, embrace challenges, and grow with purpose.
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